Pseudoxiphophorus jonesii
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Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)
Cyprinodontiformes
Poeciliidae (Livebearers)
Pseudoxiphophorus
Pseudoxiphophorus jonesii
Description
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Characters
Body shape: elongated.
Distribution
Central America: Rio Guayalejo in southern Tamaulipas to Rio Tehuacan in Pueblo, Mexico.
Habitat Associations
Freshwater. benthopelagic.
Biology
Inhabits slow and rapid flowing streams and rivers as well as standing waters.
Max length: 9.2 cm TL.
Reproductive mode: dioecism; fertilization: internal (oviduct); bearers (internal live bearers).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC), assessed 2018-08-27. Resilience: Medium (Preliminary K or Fecundity.).
References
Wischnath, L. (1993) Atlas of livebearers of the world. T.F.H. Publications, Inc., United States of America. 336 p.
Miranda, R., D. Galicia, S. Monks and G. Pulido-Flores (2009) Weight-length relationships of some native freshwater fishes of Hidalgo State, Mexico. J. Appl. Ichthyol. 25:620-621. DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0426.2009.01319.x
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